"Colonel Washington's Frontier Forts Association"   Century Market Fair at Fort Frederick Maryland.

Ines & I had the chance on Saturday (April 26th) to visit Ft. Frederick in Big Pool Maryland after our morning portrait sessions. We were invited by our good friends Art & Linda Winder with Shenandoah Carriage Company. Art was camping there since Wednesday in authentic costume and gear for the colonial 1700's period. (Except for food, I saw there larder and it was quite plush). Art was participating in an event called the Century Market Fair sponsored by the above association. There appeared to be 50 plus sutlers with their tents and goods and you really felt like you had entered a time machine back to the colonial period and a trading camp on the frontier.

Each of the participants prided themselves on using materials that existed at that time period. We will definitely plan on attending again next year if our wedding schedule permits as this is a great opportunity for a fun yet educational day. It brings that period to life and has relevance for families and a wonderful photo opportunity for any photographer. Check out the association web-site for more information on future events and also don't forget to check out the Shenandoah Carriage Company website if you want a carriage for your own event.

Attached are just a few photos from that day.

Colonel Washington's Frontier Forts Calendar of Events
The Shenandoah Carriage Company

Open House at Linden Springs, Sunday April 20th

We are going to be at a bridal open house on Sunday at the Manor House. The hours are 1PM-4PM. Please contact Melia if you would like to attend.

The address is 1856 Old Reston Ave. Reston Va. 20190 Their number is 703.668.3702

This 5+ acre estate is a new venue for both wedding & corporate events. It’s in walking distance of Reston Town Center, but will remind you of a totally different time.

Visit their website for more details. http://www.manorhouseatlindensprings.com/

We have a winner!

Nicole Cutie is the winning bride for our free bridal portrait session while attending one of our March open-house events.

We are going to continue our Wednesday night open house events through April and once again offer another drawing for a free bridal portrait session with an 11x14 print. These are the type of portraits that we can count on to win photography awards in competition. The value for this drawing is $475.00. Come and visit us at our Leesburg studio any Wednesday from 7PM to 8:30PM with no appointment required. Tell us about your wedding and see why our photography should excite you and tell the story of your day. We will draw a winner for this contest at the end of April, here’s your chance for something unique and special. Dates are April 2nd, April 9th, April 16th, April 23rd, and April 30th.